Daugavpils
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State city of Latvia in Latgale and Selonia, capital of Augšdaugava Municipality
Daugavpils is a state city in southeastern Latvia, located on the banks of the Daugava River, from which the city derives its name. The parts of the city to the north of the river belong to the historical Latvian region of Latgale, and those to the south lie in Selonia. It is the second-largest city in the country after the capital Riga, which is located some 230 kilometres northwest and is the ninth most populous city in the Baltic states. In addition to being a state city with its own municipality, the administration of the surrounding Augšdaugava Municipality is located in Daugavpils as well.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 78,126
- Coordinates
- 55.883, 26.533
- Timezone
- Europe/Riga
- Elevation
- 105 m
Overview of Daugavpils
In Latvia, Daugavpils stands out as a compact city. The population is roughly 78,126. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. The activity mix leans towards nature, culture and adventure.
Things to do in Daugavpils
Nature in Daugavpils
(21)Our data lists Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest as nature options here. In all, 21 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Daugavpils's own activity tags.
Culture in Daugavpils
(17)The culture shortlist for Daugavpils: Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Castles. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Daugavpils. Altogether 17 options are tagged here.
Adventure in Daugavpils
(11)Adventure lovers get Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks and Boat Rides. All of it is drawn from Daugavpils's recorded activities. 11 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Water Sports in Daugavpils
(11)Daugavpils's water sports entries include Canoeing, Diving, Kayaking, Paddle and Rafting. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Daugavpils. That is 11 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Nightlife in Daugavpils
(9)The nightlife shortlist for Daugavpils: Bars, Casinos, Clubs, Disco and Events. All of it is drawn from Daugavpils's recorded activities. 9 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Sports in Daugavpils
(7)Sports in Daugavpils covers Biking, Horse Trails, Hunting, Running and Skateboard. In all, 7 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Daugavpils's own activity tags.
Wellness in Daugavpils
(5)For wellness, expect Farms, Hammam, Spa, Therms and Wellness. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Daugavpils's own activity tags.
Family in Daugavpils
(3)Family lovers get Playgrounds, Water Parks and Zoo. Everything listed here comes from what Daugavpils is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Shopping in Daugavpils
(1)Shopping lovers get Shopping. All of it is drawn from Daugavpils's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
More to do in Daugavpils
(2)For other activities, expect Fishing and Secret. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Daugavpils's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Daugavpils
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Arrive via the nearest transport hub in Latvia; once there, walking covers most of Daugavpils. The local time zone is Europe/Riga.
Similar destinations
Places near Daugavpils that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Daugavpils known for?
- Daugavpils is mainly a destination for nature, culture and adventure, set in Latvia with around 78,126 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Daugavpils?
- You can plan around Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest in Daugavpils. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Daugavpils?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Winter-sports plans point to December to February. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Daugavpils located?
- Administratively, Daugavpils sits in Latvia — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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